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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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